Austin-based dating app Bumble laying off about 30% of its workforce
Bumble, an Austin-based dating app company, is laying off 30% of its workforce. It is unclear how many Austin employees will be affected.
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JCPenney closing warehouse, laying off nearly 300 workers
JCPenney is set to close its Alliance Supply Chain facility in Haslet, Texas around Nov. 1, affecting 296 employees.
BlackRock launches Texas fund, citing business & population growth
BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has launched an exchange-traded fund focused on the Texas economy.
ERCOT Prepares Texas Grid for Record Summer Demand with Temporary Generators
ERCOT is deploying temporary generators in San Antonio and delaying the retirement of an aging power plant to prepare for record summer electricity demand.
John Paul Mitchell Systems joins companies moving headquarters to Texas from California
Gov. Abbott announced the major hair care company will relocate to Wilmer and create 80 new jobs.
Bird Bird Biscuit expands to South Austin: Southern eatery to open third location
The biscuit order-at-the-window eatery is planning to open its third Austin location by the end of this summer.
Starbase lockdown: SpaceX city blocks public roads, raising legal questions
City commissioners approved four gates cutting off public access to most of the town, which residents recently voted to incorporate. The move raises legal questions about blocking public roads.
Texas job growth continues, Austin and San Antonio add 12,400 jobs
The Austin and San Antonio regions collectively add 12,400 jobs in May with hospitality and leisure sector leading the way.
Hyatt Regency Austin Launches Major Renovation
Hyatt Regency Austin is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, including redesigned guestrooms, new dining options, and updated event spaces, set for completion in September.
Trump's Call for More Oil Amid Iran Conflict Falls Flat in Texas
Texas oil companies say while grateful for Trump's efforts to boost the industry ultimately crude prices would determine whether they increased drilling.
2 Texas Metros Offer Biggest Home Price Cuts This Summer
Amid the buyer's market, booming inventory and surging price cuts make two Texas metros especially attractive to aspiring homebuyers.
Tesla robotaxi incidents draw attention of federal safety regulators
After its invitation-only rollout Sunday, the automaker has been contacted by NHTSA over videos showing robotaxis driving erratically and illegally in Austin.
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide, Including Locations in Texas
Kroger has revealed plans to close 60 stores across the country over the next 18 months. At least a couple of Texas stores will be impacted.
Final Phase of RBJ Campus Redevelopment Breaks Ground with Luxury Apartments
A San Antonio-based developer has begun construction of a 344-unit luxury apartment complex on the Rebekah Baines Johnson campus east of downtown, marking the final phase of the site's redevelopment.
Developer plans 900 single-family homes in Round Rock over 10 years
The Round Rock City Council has approved a new municipal utility district where 900 homes will be built over a 10-year period.
Tesla Influencers Test Robotaxi, Highlight Traffic Law Challenges
Most seemed to like it. But video some shared to social media suggests the system struggles to comply with traffic laws.
Tesla robotaxis launch in Austin with human monitors amid state oversight
Tesla's robotaxis began limited operations in Austin with human safety monitors, following new state legislation requiring permits for self-driving vehicles.
Austin software company Khoros to lay off 116 employees weeks after acquisition
Khoros LLC is laying off 116 employees from its Austin office. The notice comes less than a month after the software company was acquired by AI-first IgniteTech.
Forbes Ranks the Richest Self-Made Women in Austin and Texas
The richest self-made women in Texas represent industries from tech and health care to fashion, jewelry and BuzzBallz.
Tesla Austin Factory to Halt Cybertruck, Model Y Production for a Week
Tesla is pausing Cybertruck and Model Y production at its Austin factory for a week amid declining sales, marking its third shutdown in the past year.